- Awareness of an appropriate range of theories and methodologies of education, and the ability to describe them appropriately
- Awareness of an appropriate range of theories and methodologies of comparative education, and the ability to describe them appropriately
- The ability to identify potential connections among educational theories, educational policies, and educational practices
- The ability to compare and contrast education systems in different countries
- The ability to analyse current educational thoughts
- The ability to relate educational policies and trends in different countries to the socio-economic and cultural contexts
- The ability to use theories and methodologies from other disciplines to enable the student to theorize in the field of comparative education.
- The ability to understand and critically analyze commonality and diversity of educational development in different countries and regions of the world
- The ability to reflect on the nature, roles and underlying agendas of international organizations
- The ability to conduct international academic exchange and cross-cultural communication
- The ability to undertake cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural educational research from international perspectives
- The ability to provide policy consultation and services for international organizations, governments, and various educational institutions
- The ability to learn from international experiences to design and implement educational practices in local contexts
- The ability to adopt appropriate comparative approaches to solve problems in educational theory and practice
- The ability to design, implement, and evaluate educational or developmental projects based on evidence and data obtained from comparative studies
- The ability to apply theories and methods of pedagogy to inform effective teaching
- The ability to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary or multicultural team
- The ability to apply ICT in educational research, project and knowledge management, and independent study
- Commitment to analyze international experiences consciously and critically, making contributions to national educational development and reform
- Awareness and application of internationalization and localization of education
- An open mind to rich and diverse educational practices, and respect for the unique characteristics of education and culture in different countries and regions
- Understanding and appreciation of the social values of the profession, and commitment to professional ethics